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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,886.46, 32,961.90 and 13,275.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,886.46, 32,961.90 and 13,275.73 is: 18,319.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,886.46 : 32,961.90 = 13,275.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,886.46/32,961.90 = 13,275.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,886.46x = 32,961.90 × 13,275.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,886.46x = 437,593,284.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,593,284.69/23,886.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,319.72

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